Visiting
Teaching Message July 2016
“It
was essential that God’s spirit children have mortal birth and an opportunity
to progress toward eternal life,” taught ElderDallin H. Oaks of
the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. “In light of the ultimate purpose of the
great plan of happiness, I believe that the ultimate treasures on earth and in
heaven are our children and our posterity.”1
Elder Neil L. Andersen of
the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said: “We believe in families, and we believe
in children. “‘… God said unto [Adam and Eve], Be fruitful, and
multiply, and replenish the earth’ [Genesis 1:28]. … “This commandment has not been
forgotten or set aside in The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day
Saints.”2
Though
not all of us become parents in this life, we can nurture children of every
age. We enjoy the blessings of being part of Heavenly Father’s family,
and we experience the joys and challenges of being part of an earthly family.
And for many, parenthood awaits them in the eternities ahead.
Additional Scriptures
Living Stories
“Many voices in the world today marginalize the importance of
having children or suggest delaying or limiting children in a family,” said
Elder Andersen. “My daughters recently referred me to a blog written
by a Christian mother (not of our faith) with five
children. She commented: ‘[Growing] up in this culture, it is very hard to get
a biblical perspective on motherhood. … Children rank way below college.
Below world travel for sure. Below the ability to go out at night at your
leisure. Below honing your body at the gym. Below any job you may have or hope
to get.’ She then adds: ‘Motherhood is not a hobby, it is a calling. You do not
collect children because you find them cuter than stamps. It is not something
to do if you can squeeze the time in. It is what God gave you time for.’”3
Consider This
In what ways is our earthly family like our heavenly family?
“Eternal Means
Forever”
cji
7/1/16
Worldly means to have
an end
while eternally means
no end;
Families are eternal
and forever
ties made here never
to sever;
Taught by the Father
and Son
thru obedience their
word done;
Understanding there’s
no end
this eternal blessing
to extend!
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